Archives for June 19, 2006

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Danone and Stonyfield create European organic dairy firm

By  Lorraine Heller

Leading US organic dairy firm Stonyfield Farm and Danone have joined forces to create a European subsidiary, which the groups hope will duplicate Stonyfield's US success in Europe's organic dairy industry.

Omega-3 milk ads dropped in health claims row

By  Chris Mercer

Dairy Crest has criticised Britain's advert watchdog for telling the company to drop claims that its omega-3 milk could improve children's ability to learn.

New hops promise tastier beer

By  Chris Mercer

A new generation of hops for beer is being developed by researchers in New Zealand, as the brewing industry looks to science to help it catch up with changing consumer tastes.

Danisco develops innovative sports drink concepts

By  Dominique Patton

Danisco flavourists have created a range of sports drink concepts using their water-soluble citrus flavours and fortified with healthy ingredients to appeal to the growing number of sports beverage makers in Asia.

Beer extract could protect against prostate cancer

By  Stephen Daniells

The flavonoid xanthohumol found in hops could help prevent prostate cancer, but the scientists suggest supplements rather than beer for exploiting the potential benefits.